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Thomas E. Brydges is a partner in the Firm's Labor and Employment practice group. He has been with the firm since 1973 and a partner since 1978. He has practiced extensively before the National Labor Relations Board with respect to both representation proceedings and unfair labor practice proceedings. His experience also includes frequent appearances before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights and the State and Federal courts in defense of clients charged with employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the New York Human Rights Law. He also has assisted several clients who are government contractors or sub-contractors in drafting, implementing and administering Affirmative Action Plans. His experience also includes advising clients on the requirements of the New York and Federal Prevailing Rate Laws and requirements. He has litigated prevailing rate claims before the New York and United States Departments of Labor and in the Federal courts. Mr. Brydges is a frequent lecturer on the subjects of labor law and Higher Education Law and has been a contributor to the American Bar Association's Report on Employment Discrimination Law. Mr. Brydges also advises a number of colleges on issues relating to Higher Education Law.

Education:

Syracuse University (B.A., cum laude, 1971, J.D., 1973). Phi Delta Phi

Admissions:

1974 New York State and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York

Principal Area(s) of Practice:

Management Labor Law; College Law; Higher Education Law; Business Immigration Law; Affirmative Action; OSHA

Representations:

Represented many employers in defense of employment discrimination charges and lawsuits.; Frequently renders advice to employers opposing union representative efforts; Assists federal contractors and subcontractors in drafting affirmative action programs and has participated in several audits conducted by the OFCCP; Practices extensively before the National Labor Relations Board with respect to both representation proceedings and unfair labor practice proceedings; Frequent appearances before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights and the state and federal courts in defense of employers charged with employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the New York Human Rights Law; Represented employers in defense of discrimination claims before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board.

Experience:

Captain, U.S. Army Artillery, 1962-68, Decorated Vietnam Veteran; Previous contributor to Employment and Discrimination Law published by the EEO Committee of the American Bar Association; Frequent speaker on Labor & Employment topics

Memberships & Offices:

Listed, Best Lawyers in America; Erie County Bar Association (Director, 2002 - 2004, Chairman, Labor Law Committee, 1988-91, Immigration Law Committee, 1982); New York State Bar Association (Member, Labor Law Section, Member, EEO Committee, 1977); American Bar Association (Member, Committee on Labor and Employment Law, 1978); National Association of College and University Attorneys, Listed, "Who's Who in Law," Published by Business First of Buffalo

Community Service:

Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Daemen College; Director, Artpark & Company Advisory Committee; Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation (1998-2011); Former President, Board of Directors, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, Inc.